Job Description
Join NextGen Horizon Labs at the forefront of shaping 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap and transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's realities. This pivotal role requires strategic foresight to navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt industries, and leave your mark on the future.
Why NextGen Horizon Labs? We're an award-winning innovation incubator with 47 breakthrough patents and partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and NASA. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, ethical innovation, and boundary-pushing collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum AI integration
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Produce annual Future State Reports for Fortune 100 clients
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from NSF and DARPA
- Curate the annual 'Horizon 2026' global innovation summit
- Advise C-suite on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Spin off 3+ venture-backed innovations within 2 years
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or top-tier VC
- Published research in Nature Futures or equivalent journal
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuro-symbolic AI
- Track record of scaling innovations from concept to market
- Deep knowledge of exponential technology convergence patterns
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for government projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement